2. Smart Learning
Andrew Middleton, L&T Exchange 2015, SHU
AUTHENTIC SMART LEARNING
Usingan authentic learningframework to challengeour thinking
Principle: smart devices create a new and different learning environment - therefore we are looking for
what we can do differently
AN AUTHENTIC CONTEXT
THAT REFLECTS THE WAY
THE KNOWLEDGE WILL BE
USED IN REAL LIFE
Smart devices help the
academic changethe way
learners engage - rethink
Who is involved - who is
doing what, with whom
and for whom
Where they are or where
they are going
Why - situation, activity,
problem
What - process, purpose,
impact, benefit
How is this done - in the
real world, safely, in a
simpler way, in a
different way, in part,..
AUTHENTIC ACTIVITIES
Smart devices help the learner
Prepare for action
Use feedback to inform
action
Tackle parts of a task
Tackle a series of
activities
Generate feedback on
activities
Record and reflect in and
on activities
Share the outcomes of
activities
EXPERT PERFORMANCES
AND THE MODELLING OF
PROCESSES
Smart devices help the learner
Observe process
Follow a process
Evaluate a process
Compare approaches
Improve a process
MULTIPLE ROLES AND
PERSPECTIVES
Smart devices help the learner
to think about different factors
or approaches,
Needs/interests -
reasons for contributing
Options - planning,
modelling, reflecting on,
comparing
Social - ways of working
together, contributing,
sharing
Critical (inter-)
dependencies -
relationships and paths
through a task
Benefits - time, money,
learning, knowledge
Outcomes - intended and
designed, or unexpected
COLLABORATIVE
CONSTRUCTION OF
KNOWLEDGE
Smart devices create
An alternative learning
space
A complimentary
learning space
Storage space
Communication channels
Reference space
Test space
Access
REFLECTION
Smart devices supportlearner
reflection
On practice - after the
event
In practice - alone or
with others for
continuous improvement
As practice - scholarship,
evidence informed,
meta-engagement, self-
regulation, fostering
independence
ARTICULATION
Smart devices supportlearner
performance
Speaking - clearly,
succinctly, usefully, or
for note making
Writing - academic or
professional, or note
making or drafting
Recording - 'gathering'
ideas, information and
data
Presenting - rehearsing,
producing, delivering,
collating
Reporting - structuring,
summarising
Listening - following,
information
COACHING AND
SCAFFOLDING
Smart devices support the
learner or group by
Providing 'just-in-time'
information and
guidance
Capturing and managing
data
Connecting
AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT
Smart devices supportthe
learner or group to
Carry out a task
Draw upon, involve or
change 'real life'
Use knowledge that is
constructed or applied
rather than recalled or
recognised
Act as a central character
Directly use or produce
evidence